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Tile installation information for the DIYers

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5 WAYS TO SCREW UP YOUR CEMENT BOARD INSTALLATION ON FLOORS

Cement board installation is not something that is incredibly difficult. I think
most people worry about how to cut it and once they have a […]


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HOW BIG SHOULD YOUR GROUT LINES BE? (A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE)

How do you know what size a grout line should be? Are grout lines even
necessary? When should you use 1/16-inch or 1/8-inch grout joints? Well,
sometimes there is a reason or a 'rule' that you should adhere to. Whereas other
times, it's up to … [Read More...]


THE SHOWER CORNER SHELF: 5 ELEGANT BUILT-IN STORAGE IDEAS

Shower organization is an important consideration when building a new tile
shower. You need to keep your products within reach and in predictable
locations. The shower corner shelf is a practical way to tackle your storage
needs. Shower … [Read More...]


IS THE SCHLUTER KERDI SHOWER SYSTEM FAILURE-PRONE?

Do Kerdi Showers fail? If you listen to some Youtubers you very well may come to
that conclusion 'The Kerdi System wicks water and can't pass a flood test' is
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3 SNAZZY TILE-IN HEAT REGISTERS YOUR FLOOR WILL LOVE

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vent options … [Read More...]


5 MUST-HAVE TOOLS & PRODUCTS FOR GLASS TILE

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and products that are specifically for cutting and installing glass tiles. Keep
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TILE THINSET MORTAR: HOW TO BUY THE BEST ADHESIVE FOR YOU!

It's difficult enough just selecting your tile let alone a tile mortar. Now you
walk into the thinset aisle at the home improvement store and there are eight
different choices of thinset … [Read More...]


MODIFIED VS UNMODIFIED THINSET: DECIPHERING WHICH YOU NEED FOR SCHLUTER KERDI &
DITRA

Are you wondering about modified vs unmodified thinset mortars? Perhaps, you are
thinking of installing a Ditra-Heat floor or a Schluter Kerdi Shower System? The
internet is full of information … [Read More...]


HOW TO MIX THINSET MORTAR

Mixing thinset. It must be a big secret. Otherwise, why can't you get a straight
answer? Perhaps you've heard these: "Mix it until it's like peanut
butter""thinset consistency should be … [Read More...]


HOW TO MIX SMALL BATCHES OF THINSET MORTAR

At last, mixing small batches of thinset doesn't have to be a secret! Finally,
you too can know the exact amount of water and thinset powder to add together to
get the perfect thinset consistency. … [Read More...]


PREMIXED TILE MASTIC: WHERE TO USE IT AND WHAT NOT TO USE IT ON

You know how tempting it is to grab that bucket of premixed tile mastic off of
the shelf for your tile project. It's premixed, already the proper consistency,
and it's really easy to use. But … [Read More...]


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SILICONE CAULK: HOW TO CAULK A BATHTUB OR A SHOWER

Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Shower or Bathtub The problem: If you’ve ever
tried caulking with 100% silicone caulk you are well aware of how frustrating it
can be. First of all, it can create a huge mess, be almost impossible to clean
up, and can make your shower look uglier than before you started. […]


HOW TO CUT GLASS TILE- 7 TIPS REVEALED- VIDEO

You want to install glass tile but you know that cutting it can be a challenge.
Yes, more of a challenge than cutting regular old ceramic tile. Additionally,
the average DIY’er may not have the right equipment and may not know the tricks
for how to cut glass tile. But, alas, I’ve assembled some pointers […]


THE LITTLE-KNOWN SOLUTION TO YOUR CURBLESS SHOWER PROBLEM

Years ago, a customer voiced a concern about the curbless shower I built for
them and the issue was perplexing. However, the solution ended up being
something that I had never heard of and is still mostly secret today. First, let
me tell you what the problem was. The Curbless Shower Problem I went out […]


WATERPROOFING


SHOWER WATERPROOFING CRASH COURSE

4 Shower Waterproofing systems for tile showers Waterproofing a shower. This
seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Well, a lot of showers that are built these
days still have no shower waterproofing whatsoever. Or they have poor or
improper waterproofing. What! No Waterproofing!? How can this be? Well, I think
there are multiple parties to […]


IS HARDIBACKER AND DUROCK CEMENT BOARD WATERPROOF?

Reader question: Hi there. I recently finished grouting my tile surround in my
shower. I posted photos on Facebook and somebody questioned whether I had
waterproofed the Hardiebacker 500 board. Much to my dismay, I had never even
heard of this… Anyway, I went to the James Hardie website and see nothing about
waterproofing being […]


MESH TAPE: DON’T SKIP THIS STEP

  There are some aspects of tile installation that seem small or insignificant
but they aren’t. They really have a big impact. The way you treat your backer
board seams is one of them. Doing them improperly can lead to big problems down
the road. But these problems can be avoided by this one simple […]


RECESSED SHAMPOO NICHES


HOW TO MODIFY YOUR RECESSED FOAM SHOWER NICHE…

In this post we cover: Keep in mind, you can always add some snazzy corner
shelves instead of one of these niches. No? Well, read on! The Ultimate Guide to
Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 3: How to Modify your Recessed
Foam Shower Niche Otherwise known as How to Void the Warranty on […]


HOW TO BUILD A RECESSED SHAMPOO SHELF…

In this post we discuss: Don’t forget, it’s not too late to add that fancy
shower corner shelf! The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower
Niche Part 2 Building, Installing, and Tiling a Recessed Shampoo Shelf Enough
Planning- Let’s Start Building a Shampoo Niche! This is where you are going to
actually determine […]


BUILDING A CUSTOM SHOWER NICHE FROM SCRATCH…

This post covers: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Custom Recessed
Shower Niche Other niche building posts: Part 4:  Building a Custom Shower Niche
from Scratch Sometimes there’s no good way around it. Building your own custom
recessed shower niche from scratch can be the best way to add much-needed
storage in your shower. […]


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BUILDING A CUSTOM SHOWER NICHE FROM SCRATCH

This post covers: Cement board, foam board, and Hardibacker Cutting into wall
framing  Waterproofing LOTS of photos! The Ultimate Guide to Building a
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SUBWAY TILE INSTALLATION: THREE BASIC TIPS

Subway Tile Installation: Three Basic Tips Subway tile- what's not to like? It's
classic and timeless. Even in 2022, subway tile is a staple in tile design
trends. I usually


INSTALLING A RECESSED SHAMPOO NICHE IN AN EXTERIOR WALL OF A SHOWER.

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walls were opened up there is no good place to put one. There are either wires
and


5 SIGNS YOUR NEW TILE SHOWER WILL LEAK

You've hired someone to build your tile shower in your bathroom, but how do you
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